|||---Magnolia---|||
Fairy Tail Headquarters

AN -- So Sorry that this took sooo long... got distracted... by education... Also I decided I would make this long-ish (my definition of long... don't get how others can make such long, nice chapters), so it took me some time to put it together and have it flow nicely (or at least I think it does.) Anyway, I'll update quicker this time... though can't promise, my Teachers like to give projects and crap near the end of the year so that we can be "prepared" for finals and other such tests.

Also, If I go out of character please tell me. It'd be nice to know so I can fix it and then "try" to put them in character. Another thing I've been looking for this fic that I had read such a long time ago (well only like half-a-year ago), its a Naruto one that was pretty intresting. It was about Naruto making some time travel jutsu that made him go back and then live the life of the Yodaime Hokage, with a Minato stuck in his head the whole while as well. If that sounds familiar and you know the name of it (I forgot it.) please, please tell me! I would love to read it again.

Well anyways, I don't own Naruto or Fairy Tail... If I did they'd probably be boring and utter crap. Sorry about the rather long note as well. Enjoy~Review~Constructive Critism.

-----------Chapter One: The Unknown-----------------

Rumors rose and spread quickly of a new wizard guild, though many wizards shared thoughts of who they might be and how powerful they could be, none ever guessing correctly.

The only thing that people seemed to agree on about this unknown guild was it's name, "Konoha". That is why the Magic Council had agreed to bring the Master's of each Light Guild together, so that they may band together once again in order to erase all doubts of where this new guild's loyalties might lay.

Our story begins in the guild hall of one of the many powerful wizard's guild Fairy Tail.

"Natsu, Erza, Gray, Lucy, and Wendy." Fairy Tail's Master Makarov said, suddenly serious, speaking the name of the five who currently stood before him. "It's been three weeks since you five and the rest of the Light Team beat the Oracion Seis. That being said it seems that the Council has asked for the members of the Light Team to investigate a new guild." He said glancing at each of them, a worn and tired yet very serious look present on his features.

"Why does the Council want us to investigate, Master?" Erza Scarlet asked her face calm and controlled unlike that of the others in the room, who showed suprise and for some of them excitement.

"They want us to investigate because they don't know if this new guild is a dark guild or not. I've heard that this guild has powerful members. Its best not to be taken lightly." He replied jumping down from his place on the counter, his staff gently tapping the floor as he landed. "Of course the members from Blue Pegasus and Lamia Scale will be going as well." He added, before replacing his serious tone with a more jovial and carefree one. "Well, that's that. Be good and don't destroy too much!"

"Oh, and before I forget, you'll be meeting the others at the Blue Pegasus guild hall." Makarov said before climbing the steps that led to the second floor of the guild hall. "Pack up. Your going to be leaving first thing tomorrow morning." He added as an after thought before disappearing into one of the doors on the second floor.

|||---Konohagakure---|||
The Village Hidden in the Leaves

Meanwhile...

Nara Shikamaru walked casually down one of the busy streets that made up the village, quietly surveying those around him. Three years away from home had taken its toll, the once cheerful citizens of the village becoming sullen and silent. Rarely did anyone show any hints of being happy, other than the children of course. Shikamaru sighed, he understood, their had been those who had been away on missions when they had been whisked away. It was understandable that families be worried about the well-being of those who were missing, or rather those who wouldn't know what had happen to their home, their families.

"Shikamaru!" Someone called out, turning around Shikamaru could barely see a blob of pink before it disappeared into the crowd only to reappear at random intervals, always closer than before. "Shikamaru!" The pink-haired woman called out again, not knowing that the person she was hailing had already stopped to wait.

"What is it, Sakura?" He asked when she stopped in front of him, a serious expression on her face. He waited patiently as she quickly caught her breath, slightly wondering what she needed from him.

"Tsunade-sama wants to see you in her office." Sakura replied her expression changing to a sweet, carefree smile. "She has a mission for you and a few others." With that said she turned on her heel and with a motion for Shikamaru to follow, lead the way back to the Hokage Tower.